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IT Exec Missing in Nepal Flood Aftermath
29 Aug
Summary
- An Infosys employee visiting Nepal is currently unreachable after devastating floods.
- Hundreds of Indians remain missing or stranded following flash floods near Nepal.
- India is actively assisting Nepal and coordinating the return of stranded citizens.
A senior Infosys employee, Lax Gopisetty, who was visiting Nepal personally, is currently unaccounted for following devastating flash floods. Infosys confirmed Gopisetty is unreachable and stated that ensuring his safety is the company's immediate priority. The IT firm is collaborating with relevant agencies to gather information and has assured Gopisetty's family of continued support.
The floods have caused widespread devastation along the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving at least 320 Indian nationals missing and 400 others stranded in Tibet. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that 153 Indian citizens previously stranded in China have safely returned to Nepal, and 21 have arrived back in New Delhi.
India has expressed its readiness to provide comprehensive assistance to Nepal in managing the crisis. Gopisetty's professional background includes significant leadership roles at Infosys and Accenture, focusing on strategy and transformation for public sector organizations.
